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Detroit police: one 'person of interest' in custody in deadly barbershop shooting (video)

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Police gather at a scene of a multiple shooting at Al's Place Barber Shop, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Detroit. Detroit police say gunfire broke out at the barbershop known for gambling activity, leaving at least two people dead. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Andre J. Jackson)

The Detroit Free Press reports that police were looking for a black man and a white man driving Chevrolet Impalas in connection with the 6 p.m. shooting outside of Al’s Place Barber Shop on the city’s east side.

Craig said someone opened fire with a high-powered rifle through an open door, injuring nine. Those inside ran to neighboring businesses for shelter.

Police said the shooting started off when the occupants of the two Impalas began shooting at a third car; the shooting in the barbershop began after the door was opened.

One witness, Lorne Carter, said he heard as many as 30 to 40 shots.

Craig describes the incident as a part of “an ongoing feud.”

“We’re not sure if this was over a bad debt. We have no idea,” he said. “We know it’s a barbershop and gambling has occurred in this location.”